Jain University Kochi is a private deemed-to-be university established in 2019, operating as the Kerala campus of Jain (Deemed-to-be University), headquartered in Bangalore. The university is recognised by UGC with graded autonomy and carries NAAC A++ accreditation from the parent institution. Jain Kochi is approved by AICTE for its engineering programmes.
Jain University Kochi is a relatively young campus (est. 2019) and does not hold an independent NIRF rank. The parent institution, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Bangalore, ranks 62nd in NIRF University 2025, 84th in NIRF Engineering 2025, and 73rd in NIRF Management 2025.
The 7.5-acre campus is located in InfoPark Knowledge Park, Kochi, Kerala - 682042, a technology business park hosting over 300 IT and ITES companies. This central location enables live industry partnerships and placement tie-ups with companies in the park.
- Engineering and Technology: BTech (CSE, AI and Machine Learning, Data Science), MTech
- Computer Science and IT: BCA (AI, Cyber Security, Data Analytics), MCA (AI and ML, Cyber Security)
- Design and Media: BDes (Communication Design), BA Hons (Graphic Design, UI and UX, VFX Animation, Game Development, Film and Media, Fashion Communication), MA (Animation, Graphic Design, Film and Media, Fashion Design), MDes (UX)
- Commerce and Management: BBA (15+ specialisations), BCom, BCom Hons, MBA (5 specialisations), MCom (6 specialisations)
- Sciences and Humanities: BSc Hons (Data Science, Psychology, Forensic Science), BSc (Interior Design), BA Hons (Economics, Economics and Public Policy, English, Psychology, Journalism and Mass Communication), MSc (Data Science and Analytics, Forensic Sciences, Psychology)
The total fees for BTech (CSE) is INR 3,30,000 for the 4-year programme. BSc Hons (Data Science) total fees are INR 1,70,800. MBA (any specialisation) total fees are INR 1,70,000 for two years. Hostel charges are INR 1,75,000 to INR 2,15,000 per year.
In recent placement seasons, Jain University Kochi has recorded a highest package of INR 42 LPA with an average package of INR 6 to 7 LPA. Over 5,500 offers have been made across placement seasons with 236 companies visiting annually. Top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Google, IBM, TCS, Morgan Stanley, Axis Bank, PWC, Capgemini, and Wipro.
Jain University Kochi Admission Dates 2026
Jain University Kochi follows a rolling admission model. JET (Jain Entrance Test) for BTech 2026 has concluded. UG and PG applications for 2026-27 are currently open for all non-engineering programmes. Aspirants who have JEE Main 2026 or COMED-K 2026 scores may apply directly for BTech without appearing for JET.
| Event | 2026-27 Status |
|---|---|
| JET 2026 (BTech) Exam Dates | April 9 and 10, 2026 (Concluded) |
| JET 2026 Result | April 11, 2026 (Declared) |
| BTech Admission Confirmation (JET route) | April 25, 2026 (Concluded) |
| BTech Direct Admission (JEE Main / COMED-K route) | Open (rolling) |
| MBA / MCom / MCA / MSc / MA | Open, apply at jgigroup.in/kochipg26 |
| BBA / BA / BCom / BCA / BSc / BDes | Open, apply at jgigroup.in/kochiug26 |
The JET (Jain Entrance Test) is an online remotely-proctored exam. Candidates who score well in JEE Main, COMED-K, or KEAM may be considered for BTech directly through SCR (Score-based Criteria Review) interview and counselling, bypassing the written JET.
Jain University Kochi Courses and Fees
Jain University Kochi offers 70+ programmes across six schools. BTech (CSE, AI and ML, Data Science) is the flagship engineering track. The university has a particularly broad portfolio in Design, Media, and Creative Arts, including BDes, MDes, and multiple BA and MA specialisations in design disciplines, a differentiator in the Kerala private education market. All fees below are total fees for the full programme duration, sourced from the fee database.
| Programme | Duration | Total Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| BTech (CSE / AI and ML / Data Science) | 4 years | 3,30,000 |
| BSc Hons (Data Science) | 3 years | 1,70,800 |
| BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) | 3 years | 1,28,800 |
| BCA (AI / Cyber Security / Data Analytics) | 3 years | 1,28,800 |
| BDes (Communication Design) | 4 years | 1,00,000 |
| BSc Hons (Psychology) | 3 years | 1,03,600 |
| BSc Hons (Forensic Science) | 3 years | 74,800 |
| BBA Hons (all specialisations) | 3 years | 83,440 |
| BBA (regular, all specialisations) | 3 years | 63,280 |
| BBA Hons (Travel and Tourism Management) | 3 years | 1,03,600 |
| BCom Hons | 3 years | 83,440 |
| BCom | 3 years | 63,280 |
| BSc (Interior Design) | 3 years | 56,800 |
| MBA (5 specialisations) | 2 years | 1,70,000 |
| MCA (AI and ML / Cyber Security) | 2 years | 1,28,800 |
| MCA | 2 years | 86,800 |
| MCom (6 specialisations) | 2 years | 86,800 |
| MA (Economics / English / Mass Communication) | 2 years | 86,800 |
| MA (Graphic Design / Film and Media / Fashion Design) | 2 years | 86,800 |
| MDes (User Experience Design) | 2 years | 80,000 |
| MSc (Data Science and Analytics) | 2 years | 86,800 |
| MSc (Psychology) | 2 years | 1,03,600 |
Hostel charges at Jain University Kochi are INR 1,75,000 to INR 2,15,000 per year for both boys and girls hostels. Design and media programmes at the BA and MA level (Film and Media, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, VFX Animation, UI and UX, Game Development) each have total fees of INR 63,280 (BA regular) or INR 86,800 (MA), making them among the most affordable design education options in Kerala from a UGC-recognised deemed university.
Jain University Kochi Admission Process
Engineering (BTech)
BTech admissions are primarily through JET (Jain Entrance Test), a remotely-proctored online exam. Students with strong JEE Main, COMED-K, or KEAM scores may be considered for direct SCR (Score-based Criteria Review) interview and counselling, bypassing JET. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, minimum 60% aggregate. Three BTech specialisations are offered: CSE, AI and Machine Learning, and Data Science.
Computer Science (BCA / MCA)
BCA admissions are merit-based (Class 12 percentage in Mathematics). MCA admits graduates with a relevant bachelor’s degree and Mathematics as a subject. MCA with AI and ML / Cyber Security specialisation is the premium track at INR 1,28,800 total.
Management (BBA / MBA)
BBA admissions are based on Class 12 merit across all streams. MBA admissions accept CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, and GMAT scores in addition to the JET PG test. Eligibility for MBA is any graduation degree with minimum 50% aggregate. Five MBA specialisations are offered: Business Analytics, Finance and HRM, International Finance, Marketing and Finance, and Marketing and HRM. MBA total fees are INR 1,70,000 for the full 2-year programme.
Design and Media (BDes / BA Design / MA)
BDes (Communication Design) and BA design programmes admit based on JET PG for PG tracks, and Class 12 merit plus a portfolio or aptitude interview for UG. The BDes programme is 4 years (INR 1,00,000 total). BA Hons in Graphic Design, UI and UX, VFX Animation, Game Development, and Film and Media are 3-year programmes at INR 63,280.
Sciences and Humanities (BSc / BA / MSc / MA)
BSc and BA admissions are Class 12 merit-based with stream alignment. BSc Hons Data Science requires 10+2 with Mathematics or Statistics. MSc and MA programmes admit relevant UG degree holders on merit. Psychology programmes (BSc, MSc, BA Hons) require PCB or Humanities background at the UG level.
Jain University Kochi Placements
Jain University Kochi reports a highest package of INR 42 LPA and an average of INR 6 to 7 LPA across recent placement seasons. Over 5,500 cumulative offers have been made with 236 companies visiting annually. The university’s InfoPark campus location, inside a technology business park, provides direct exposure to IT, ITES, and fintech companies for campus placement.
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 42 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 6 to 7 LPA |
| Companies Visiting Annually | 236 |
| Cumulative Placement Offers | 5,500+ |
Key recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Google, IBM, TCS, Morgan Stanley, Axis Bank, Cipla, PWC, Capgemini, Wipro, EY, and NatWest. The university reports 200+ industry MOU partnerships. BTech CSE and BCA (AI) graduates are placed primarily in software engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity roles. MBA and BBA graduates enter management trainee, finance, and marketing roles with FMCG, banking, and consulting firms.
Design and media graduates (BDes, BA Design, MA Design) find roles in UI/UX design, digital marketing, VFX studios, and game development companies, with some moving to international markets. The university’s Kerala location enables placements in Kochi-based IT companies in Infopark and SmartCity Kochi. NRI-origin students have access to placement support through the university’s international placement cell.
Jain University Kochi Campus and Infrastructure
The Jain University Kochi campus occupies 7.5 acres within InfoPark Knowledge Park, Kochi, a technology-focused special economic zone. The campus features air-conditioned classrooms and labs, European-influenced architecture, and seven academic school blocks. Engineering and Computer Science labs are equipped for AI, data science, cybersecurity, and software development coursework.
Design and media facilities include dedicated studios for communication design, VFX, animation, UI/UX, and fashion communication. The sciences block supports forensic science, psychology, and data science laboratory work. The library holds physical and digital resources, with access to online databases through the parent university network.
Hostels are available for both boys and girls, with fees of INR 1,75,000 to INR 2,15,000 per year inclusive of accommodation and meals. Being in InfoPark means the campus is directly accessible from MG Road, Edappally, and the Kochi Metro. International students form a part of the student community given Kerala’s traditional higher-education emigration linkages. The university has 200+ active MOU partnerships for internship and placement support.
Jain University Kochi vs RSET Kochi vs Christ University Bangalore
Kerala BTech aspirants and South India management students often compare Jain University Kochi with RSET (Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology), a well-established KTU-affiliated private engineering college in Kochi, and with Christ University in Bangalore, a prominent deemed university with strong humanities, commerce, and management schools. The comparison is relevant for aspirants choosing between the private deemed-university route and the KTU-affiliated route for engineering, or choosing between southern private deemed universities for management and liberal arts.
| Parameter | Jain University Kochi | RSET, Kochi | Christ University, Bangalore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Private Deemed-to-be University | Private, KTU Affiliated | Private Deemed-to-be University |
| NAAC | A++ (parent institution) | A | A+ |
| Established | Kochi campus: 2019 | 1995 | 1969 |
| BTech Total Fees (4 years) | INR 3,30,000 | INR 4,02,000 | INR 6,58,000 to INR 13,16,000 |
| BTech Admission | JET / JEE Main / COMED-K | KEAM (Kerala counselling) | CUET + interview |
| MBA Admission | CAT / MAT / CMAT / JET PG | Not offered | CAT / GMAT / XAT |
| Design and Media Programmes | Yes (strong BDes, BA, MA portfolio) | No | Yes (limited) |
| Location | InfoPark, Kochi | Kakkanad, Kochi | Hosur Road, Bangalore |
| NIRF Rank (own) | Not independently ranked | Not ranked | Not in NIRF Engineering top list |
For BTech aspirants in Kerala, RSET’s KEAM-based admission is through the government counselling system, offering more transparent seat allocation. Jain Kochi’s JET/JEE route operates outside the Kerala counselling system, which is relevant for students who prefer state counselling or who have strong KEAM ranks. Jain Kochi’s BTech fees (INR 3.30 lakh total) are lower than both RSET and Christ University. For aspirants interested in Design, Media, VFX, or UI/UX alongside or instead of engineering, Jain Kochi’s design and media school has no direct equivalent among KTU-affiliated colleges in Kochi. Christ University in Bangalore is the typical comparison for aspirants considering relocation to a larger city for a broader liberal arts or management degree from a private deemed university.
Jain University Kochi FAQs
Ques. Is Jain University Kochi a separate university or a campus of Jain University Bangalore?
Ans. Jain University Kochi is a campus of Jain (Deemed-to-be University), which is headquartered in Bangalore. The Kochi campus was established in 2019 and operates under the same UGC-recognised deemed university status, carrying the parent institution’s NAAC A++ accreditation. Degrees are issued by Jain (Deemed-to-be University).
Ques. What is the BTech fee at Jain University Kochi?
Ans. The total BTech fee at Jain University Kochi is INR 3,30,000 for the complete 4-year programme (CSE, AI and ML, and Data Science). Hostel charges are additional at INR 1,75,000 to INR 2,15,000 per year. Admission is through JET 2026 (conducted April 2026) or direct on JEE Main / COMED-K scores.
Ques. Does Jain University Kochi have NAAC accreditation?
Ans. Yes. Jain University Kochi carries NAAC A++ accreditation from the parent institution, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore. The university also holds UGC recognition with graded autonomy and AICTE approval for its engineering programmes.
Ques. What is the placement record at Jain University Kochi?
Ans. Jain University Kochi reports a highest package of INR 42 LPA and an average of INR 6 to 7 LPA. Over 5,500 cumulative placement offers have been recorded with 236 companies visiting annually. Top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Google, TCS, IBM, Morgan Stanley, and PWC. The campus location in InfoPark, a major IT business park, supports technology sector placements.
Ques. Does Jain University Kochi accept KEAM scores for BTech admission?
Ans. Jain University Kochi is a deemed university and does not participate in the KEAM state counselling process managed by CEE Kerala. BTech admissions are through JET (Jain Entrance Test), JEE Main, or COMED-K scores. Students with strong KEAM ranks are eligible to apply but must go through the university’s own JET or direct merit pathway.
Ques. What MBA specialisations are available at Jain University Kochi?
Ans. Jain University Kochi offers MBA in five specialisations: Business Analytics, Finance and HRM, International Finance, Marketing and Finance, and Marketing and HRM. Total MBA fees are INR 1,70,000 for the 2-year programme. Admission accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, and GMAT scores in addition to the JET PG test. Eligibility is any graduation degree with minimum 50%.
Ques. What design and media programmes does Jain University Kochi offer?
Ans. Jain University Kochi has one of Kerala’s broader design and media portfolios from a deemed university. UG programmes include BDes (Communication Design), and BA Hons in Graphic Design, UI and UX, VFX Animation, Game Development, Film and Media, and Fashion Communication. PG programmes include MA in Animation, Graphic Design, Film and Media, Fashion Design, and MDes in User Experience Design. BA design programmes are priced at INR 63,280 total (3 years).
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AIN (Deemed to be University) Kochi offers a BCA in Data Analytics (accredited by the Institute of Analytics, UK). Additionally, they offer an MSc in Data Science & Analytics too.
The candidates seeking admission to the 3-year Full-time B.Sc{Hons} Program must have passed the 10+2 examination in Science from PUC/ISC/CBSE or equivalent board. Applications to Jain University, Kochi, are invited online. Admission to all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on merit in the Jain Entrance Test (JET). The university conducts UG JET and PG JET to offer admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, respectively. The JET exam comprises a written test and a personal interview. Candidates are required to follow these steps:
Applications to Jain University, Kochi, are invited online. Admission to all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on merit in the Jain Entrance Test (JET). The university conducts UG JET and PG JET to offer admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, respectively. The JET exam comprises a written test and a personal interview. Candidates are required to follow these steps:
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Eligibility criteria of courses?
The eligibility criteria varies from course to course. You can check each course criteria on the below link
Link: Jain University Kochi Admission 2023
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In Design specialisation, Jain University offers B.Sc. in interior Design course to the students.
PhD is a 3-year on-campus program at Jain University Kochi including Science disciplines.
Jain University, Kochi doesn’t provide any course in distance learning currently. Thus, it doesn't provide certificates for online courses.
Jain University doesn’t provide certificates for online courses done at CWEECE as per the curriculum.